Andronike: The Heroine Of The Greek Revolution (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163306260)

Andronike: The Heroine Of The Greek Revolution is a historical novel written by Stephanos T. Xenos. The book tells the story of Andronike, a young woman who becomes a key figure in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century. Andronike is born into a wealthy Greek family in Constantinople, but her life takes a dramatic turn when her father is killed by Ottoman soldiers. She is forced to flee to the Greek island of Hydra, where she becomes involved in the revolutionary movement. Andronike proves herself to be a skilled fighter and strategist, and she quickly rises through the ranks of the Greek rebels. She becomes a trusted advisor to the revolutionary leader, Theodoros Kolokotronis, and plays a crucial role in many of the key battles of the war. The novel is based on real historical events and characters, and Xenos paints a vivid picture of the brutal and chaotic world of the Greek Revolution. The book also explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, as Andronike struggles to balance her commitment to the cause with her personal relationships.Overall, Andronike: The Heroine Of The Greek Revolution is a gripping and well-researched historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Greek history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Stephanos T. Xenos
ISBN-10: 1163306266
ISBN-13: 9781163306260
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 538
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.09d